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“Dahlias, unlike rhodies and azaleas, keep blooming all summer,” says Willson. “They earn their title, the Queen of Cut Flowers, lasting seven to 10 days in a vase.” ...

Dahlias are the absolute best for the conditions here. No plant will give you greater joy along with bucket loads of flowers. They can be miniature (4 to 6 inches), border (6 to 12 inches), medium ...

11 glorious dahlias to plant in your garden, ... Growing up to 12ft tall, it looks perfect in a hot, tropical border and there’s no need to stake, as the stems are as sturdy as tree trunks. (The ...

From Dahlias to Gladioli, ... Most gladioli are reasonably tall, flowering at around 100cm, making them perfect for further back in the border and great for cut flowers.

One thing about our climate that dahlias are still on the fence about is our winters. Technically they can survive cold temperatures down to about 10 degrees, but only in well-draining soil.

How to stake dahlias in a border. Push three or four stakes into the ground around the plant you would like to support. Use your twine and wind it around the stakes, holding them in place.